Craftsman 917.256600, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...NUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 ...

Page 2: ...embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes I11 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are...

Page 3: ...ld be maintained Lneffective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law oSection 4442 of the California Public Resources Code ther states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO...

Page 4: ...g Fins Engine 19 Oil Change 18 Oil Level 14 18 Oil Type 18 Preparation 14 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 14 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 14 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 16 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 20 Blade Sharpening 17 Blade Replacement 17 Cutt...

Page 5: ...mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs of weight Rounded ...

Page 6: ... Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate Video Cassette i Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder 2 Center Bolts ock Nuts 2 Washers 3 8 Steering x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Sleeve _ _ Latch Hook Assemblies 12 Gauge Wheels i Steering 2 Keys Wheel Insert Slope ...

Page 7: ...ck for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ii _ STEERING _ WHEEL INSERT _ LOCKNUT ARGE FLAT WASHER WHEEL STEERING _ _ WHEEL _ STEERING SHAFT ADAPTER _ _ _ J _ _ STEERING p _ SLEEVE I _ I y t I It1 I t t I _ i I I I FIG 1 ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they ...

Page 8: ... Periodic charging LOCK FLAT HEX NUT WASHER WASHER DISCARD TERMINAL HEX PROTECTIVE CAPS BOLT POSITIVE RED CABLE NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Assemble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely Do not tighten Tighten shoulder bolt securely Lower seat into ...

Page 9: ...etain with single loop retainer spring as shown Place the R H suspension arm on outward pointing deck pin If necessary rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring Retain both suspension arms to deck pins with double loop retainer springs Turn height adjustmen...

Page 10: ...are designed for discharging and bagging also v CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE A ND SA TISFA CTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST Al assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Batteryis properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adj...

Page 11: ...ENG INE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE OILPRESSURE FORWARD FAST SLOW CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTAC H MENT CLUTCH ENGAGED HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...ENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak GEAR SHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to yo...

Page 13: ...G See Fig 7 MOWER BLADES Move attachment clutch switch to DISENGAGED position GROUND DRIVE Depress clutch brake pedal into full BRAKE position Move gearshift lever to neutral N position ENGINE o Move throttle control to slow gb position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow _ TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 7 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever o S...

Page 14: ...ave allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach ment lift control When pushing ortowing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect ...

Page 15: ...s until finished See Fig 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing...

Page 16: ... 35 ft 1bs maximum Do notovertighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operate r must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments...

Page 17: ...e center hole may appear to be centered but are not BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Re place bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 12 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lockwasher and flat washer secu ring blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and f...

Page 18: ... plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual AIR CLEANER COVER NUT FOAM PRE CLEANER RUBBER GROMMET AIR CLEANER AIR CLEANER _APER CARTRIDGE BASE OIL FILL CAP DIPSTICK AIR SCREEN PLUG FIG 15 CLEAN AIR SCRE...

Page 19: ...e filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 1 2 turn Fill crankcase with new oil See TO CHANGE EN GINE OIL in this section of this manual For approxi mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECI FICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Start the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation OIL FILTER FIG 16 SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each ...

Page 20: ...ile tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3of this manual If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT See Figs 19 and 20 Raise mower to its highest position o Atthe midpoint of both sidesof mower measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground Distance A on bot...

Page 21: ... links an equal number of turns When distance D is 1 4 to 3 4 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links o Recheck side to side adjustment TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL See Fig 23 Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Remove four screws from L H mandrel cover and remove cover Roll belt over the top of L H mandrel pulley Remove ...

Page 22: ...JUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH See Fig 25 The electric clutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center department Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches...

Page 23: ...er Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep ers Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around electric clutch Install new belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS TIEROD POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS AND ELECTRIC CLU...

Page 24: ...S Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA TIVE terminal of fully charged battery _onnect_the other end of the_BLACK cable__to_good CHASSIS G ROU N D away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged ba...

Page 25: ...ws some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a dean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N posit...

Page 26: ...REVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBU RETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE AClD C GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank s...

Page 27: ...3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 Contact an authorized service center department 8 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Depress clutch brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace baffery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check all wiring 7 Check replace ignition switch...

Page 28: ...ooseor damaged widng 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator it so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORREC_ON 1 Check wiring switches and connections if not corrected_ contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean...

Page 29: ...YSTEM I NOTE OUTPUT DIODE I ALTERNATOR YOUR TRACTOR IS _AMPAC __ 14_ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I_ _ J ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I_ 14 VOLTS AO MIN 36_RPM L GHTS OFF THE LIGHTS ARE NOT 15 HEADLIGHTS CONNECTED TO THE _ _ BAKERY BUT HAVE THEIR _ __ OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE v _ _I _T _ T_ BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEADLIGHT I _ I BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS SWITCH _5 WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE OFF _ J SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 ELECTRICAL r 80 42 _13 20 51 5O 40 36 35 39 26 34 29 3O ...

Page 31: ...8 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 144921 Switch Ignition 31 140400 Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Ignition Switch 33 140403 Key ignition 34 110712X Switch Light 35 108236X Bracket Switch 36 STD601005 Screw 39 109553X Switch InterLock 40 149170 Harness gnition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145873 Solenoid 44 73640400 Nut Keps BIk Hex 1 4 20 UNC...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES I 26 47 31 9O 125 71 115 26 33 30 0 66 3 10 44 25 26 6 8 36 122 117 114 123 73 3 38 34 39 17 124 86 29 28 114 117 32 ...

Page 33: ...hdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Type iT Saddle Clip Fuel Line Dash Plastic Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Panel Dash RH Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Type IT Hood Assembly Bolt Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grill Lens Bar Clear Fender Bracket Assembly Fender Footrest LH Footrest RH Bolt Nut Pal Bracket Assembly Pivot LH Bracket Assembly Pivot RH Fender Strap Nut Push Nylon Rod Support Hood Bushing Sn...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 1B 6 62 38 _42 35 36 37 34 53 26 27 34 ...

Page 35: ...L H 82 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 83 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 84 Shaft Foot Pedal 85 Bearing Nylon 86 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 16 Gauge 87 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 88 Idler Flat 89 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 90 Spacer 114 Keeper Belt Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 105706X 10812X 12000039 127783 123789X 123205X STD523715 STD541437 STD541431 105710X 2751R 105709X STD523712 130801 127274X 140312 121218X 17490...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 _I 11 12 10 47 14 16 43 43 8 36 ...

Page 37: ...ned Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Fin 3 8 24 UNF Spacer Bearing Front Axle Bolt Hex 5 8 11 UNC x 3 1 2 Locknut Hex Jam w Washer insert 5 8 11 UNC Pin Axle Large 5 8 x 1 55 1 54 Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Screw Cap Sckt Hd Phos Oil Shaft Assembl...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 ENGINE 32 31 4O 39 O 33 37 33 41 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 77 23 38 ...

Page 39: ... Control Throttle Screw Hex Head Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine Kohler Model No CV15S PS41525 Muffler LT Koh 12 5 15 HP Nipple Pipe Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock Shield Heat Screw Arrester Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Clamp Hose Spacer Pad Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Spacer Pad Bushing Stem Fuel Tank Washer Lock Hvy Helical Spr 5 16 Washer 5 16 x 3 4...

Page 40: ...10 140552 Pan Seat 24 19171912 11 120068X Knob Seat 25 127018X 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting 27 17490608 13 121248X Bushing Snap Nylon 28 150176 1_ 72050411 Bblt Carriag6 1 4 20 x1 378 15 134300 Spacer Split Spring Nut Flangelock 1 4 Grade 5 Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 ...

Page 41: ... 21 140837 23 106202X 138311 145247 145245 152032 152033 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Kohl 15 5 Crnd L Sears Decal Ins Hood Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Polo Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Decal Btry Dngr Psn Eng Acme Decal Brake Parking Saddle Reflector Taillight Decal Handle Lift Height Adj Fastener Pop In Footrest Decal Pad Footrest Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owners Span 5 8 7 4 10 11 41 KE...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 MOWER LIFT 37 41 I 7 I 22 5 21 13 19 30 3 5 8 13 19 2O 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...ng 5133 62 Washer 21 32XlX21Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Link Lift Rh Retainer Spdng Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock WNVsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Spring Retainer Washer 15 32 X 3 4 X 16 Ga Ring Klip T5304 37 Nut Special Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga Spring Compression Inf Hgt Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adjust Lift Nut...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 MOWER DECK 46 45 116 117 119 49 41 46 21 20 47 1O5 8 44 104 101 106 ...

Page 45: ...Deflector Mower 126 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 127 Rod Hinge Screw Hex Head Thdroll Washer Spacer Mower Vented Pulley Mandrel Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Anchor Spring Deck 46 Screw Thdroll 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Tytt Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga PART NO 131494 137554 144917 137273 17490620 122052X 144949 133943 145059 137729 144959 148763 STD541437 72110612 145579 71161010 STD551110 STD551025 130758 2029J...

Page 46: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 97 26 2O 21 22 24 27 36 37 52 53 31 54 32 33 34 35 lg 55 6 40 41 42 57 59 44 i6 55 I I I 2 6 17 46 12 47 48 49 50 51 63 66 59 64 65 7O 68 69 67 43 52 46 ...

Page 47: ...y Woodruff 61 63 7294J 26 105916X Ring Retaining 64 108989X 27 120470X Sprocket 18 Teeth Reverse 65 120953X 28 110070X Spacer 66 120954X 29 142677 Gear Spur 37 Teeth 1 67 134799 30 142681 Gear Spur 35 Teeth 2 68 138244 31 124644X Gear Spur 30 Teeth 3 69 108996X 32 108980X Gear Spur 25 Teeth 4 _ 70 120956X 33 120406X Gear Spur 22 Teeth 5 _ 71 73810500 34 134796 Gear Spur 19 Teeth 6 _ 72 148269 35 1...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS41525 AIR INTAKE I m2 m 3 e __ 10 CRANKSHAFT I BLOWER H O_ 14 ENGINE CONTROLS J 9 6 5 EXHAUST 6 48 ...

Page 49: ...nion Housing Blower Ring Retainer 2 Cover Clip Mounting 3 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 20 3 Baffle Intake Side Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1 x 16 2 Baffle Cylinder Head Baffle Cylinder Decal Horsepower 1 12 079 07 2 1223701 3 SM 0645016 4 SM 0545016 5 12 536 01 6 M 0443020 7 SM 0443025 8 1208911 9 12 089 23 10 12O8924 11 M 0641060 12 SM 0642025 13 1209005 14 2515811 15 1207901 16 25 158 O8 Linkage Choke Cl...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS41525 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 19 18 22 21 20 4 5 13 l0 15 14 5O ...

Page 51: ...5 x 0 8 x 10 Clamp Fuel Line Sleeve Insulating Grommet Fuel Line Clamp Hose 2 Line Fuel 2 1 2 Gasket Carburetor Lead Solenoid Black 5 14 Gauge Uninsulated Push On Tabs CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER DESCRIPTION 1 12 351 01 2 12 755 60 3 12 411 01 4 12 041 10 5 12 017 01 12 017 02 6 12 016 01 12 016 02 7 1214613 8 1246805 9 12 112 13 10 12 08615 11 12 089 01 12 12 173 01 13 12 755 03 14 X 426 9 1...

Page 52: ...IR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS41525 GNITION ELECTRICALJ m Q_ 2 S 13 __ CRANKCASE I 23 22 OIL PAN LUBRICATION _ 7 _ u L_U STARTING SYSTEM J 3 13 _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...Dipstick O Ring Upper Oil Fill Tube Tube Oil Fill Screw Oil Fill Tube M5 x 0 8 x 20 O Ring Lower Oil Fill Tube Screen Oil Pick up Cover Oil Pick up Screen Screw Screen Cover Screw Oil Pump Relief Valve Bracket M10x 1 5 x25 Bracket Oil Pump Relief Valve Spring Oil Pump Relief Valve Piston Oil Pump Relief Valve Body Oil Pump Relief Valve Filter Oil Plug Square Head Solid 3 8 NPTF Oil Pump Assembly O...

Page 54: ...SERVICE NOTES 54 ...

Page 55: ...WN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256600 ENGINE MODEL NO CV15S PS41525...